News with the tag "MiCa"

Key Takeaways: Experts suggest the suspension may drive crypto firms to innovate in risk management and streamline internal compliance—potentially setting new industry benchmarks. The regulator’s intervention is seen not merely as a punitive measure but as a wake-up call to reassess operational resi...

In the ever-turbulent world of cryptocurrency, regulatory clarity is as sought after as the shiniest new token. Recently, Ethena, a prominent player in the DeFi space known for its synthetic dollar USDe, faced a regulatory hurdle. But fear not, crypto enthusiasts! Ethena has stepped forward to addre...

The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, BaFin, has ordered Ethena GmbH to stop all public sales of its stablecoin USDe. This comes after the German financial markets regulator found serious flaws in Ethena GmbH’s USDe approval process. Per the BaFin announcement on March 21, 2025, the pu...

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. On February 25, Tether ( USDT ) CEO Paolo Ardoino asserted that “USDT is the most successful tool for US dollar hegemony and distribution across emergi...

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Tokenization of real-world assets is often called a game-changer for finance since it’s supposed to streamline asset issuance, improve transparency, an...

The cryptocurrency world is buzzing with a high-stakes showdown! It’s not just about Bitcoin prices or the latest DeFi trend; a significant power struggle is unfolding between two global giants: the United States and the European Union. Both are vying for the coveted title of leader in the burgeonin...

Are you navigating the complex world of crypto regulations, especially in Europe? Recent news from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) brings a significant update on MiCA compliance and its impact on stablecoins. If you’ve been concerned about the future of non-compliant stablecoins...

Top global crypto exchange Binance is delisting Tether’s USDT and other stablecoins for European customers because the digital assets are not compliant with new regulations in those countries. In a new announcement, Binance says that beginning March 31st, the platform will delist nine stablecoins fo...

To comply with European regulations, Binance has stated that it will stop allowing users in the European Economic Area (EEA) to trade pairs involving stablecoins that do not comply with MiCA —basically, non-compliant stablecoins. The move now affects one of the most widely traded stablecoins, $USDT;...

With new EU regulations requiring stablecoin issuers to be authorized starting in 2025, major crypto platforms like Kraken and Crypto.com are developing their own stablecoins to stay compliant and ensure smooth operations. The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation , effective from Jan...